These two factions are fighting, as factions usually do, to control various planets and resources.

Section 8has a lot to offer on the face of things.

This system lets you allocate points to various aspects of your armour and weapons.

Its all very well implemented stuff, and a highlight of the game.

He runs at a snails pace and has the most ineffective jump jets Ive seen.

Other problems lie with the weapons.

There are plenty to choose from, and a couple feel great, but most feel more like peashooters.

I dont want to spend half an hour trying to kill a single guy!

This may sound overly harsh, but go ahead and try the demo, Im sure youll agree.

Hopefully a patch may address this issue, but for now its a serious problem.

Sadly, these arent as fearsome as they first appear.

Unlike similar titles likeBattlefield,Section 8isnt afraid to challenge the rules.

The core of the game revolves around points.

The winning team is the first to accumulate the set amount of points.

However, a novel feature lies with the various side missions that can be attempted during the battle.

These include such tasks as escorting VIPs and convoys, taking over specific bases and so on.

If you complete these you get a nice point boost and a bonus support item.

This is easy to do and makes tactical deployment a breeze.

The now famous spawning system is another highlight.

Instead of simply appearing out of the blue, players drop down to the map from orbit.

While dropping you could plummet right into the ground.

This method also leaves you momentarily disoriented on impact, though, leaving you open to attack.

Optionally, you might apply airbrakes which allow some control over your landing, and slow you down.

Landings of this manner are smooth and youll be ready to fight instantly.

Its a novel feature thats sure to see the light of day in other titles someday.

Overall,Section 8is a strange one.

One the surface its a game that really shouldnt fail.

I mean, come on!

Who wouldnt find that appealing?

Sadly, all of these promising ideas and features dont really come together exactly as they should.

The downsides of the title simply cant be ignored.

GetSection 8 (Xbox 360)

Rating:

3 out of 5